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How do forearm muscles help with grip strength in swinging and throwing?

This article explains how forearm muscles contribute to grip strength for baseball players. It begins by introducing the series on Baseball Science and Fitness, then explains the two main muscle groups in the forearm: flexors (for gripping) and extensors (for opening hands). The article details how strong forearms help with bat control, maintaining grip during swings, and transferring power when hitting. For throwing, forearm strength provides ball control, creates spin for different pitches, and helps prevent injuries. The article concludes with simple exercises like ball squeezes and wrist curls to improve forearm strength. Throughout, examples illustrate how forearm muscles function during baseball activities like hitting home runs and pitching fastballs.